- Making a Decision
- Making an Abortion Appointment
- Coming to the Clinic
- Vacuum Aspiration (1st Trimester)
- Dilation & Evacuation (2nd Trimester)
- Non Surgical Abortion
- Risks
- Post Abortion Care
- One Woman's Story
- Personal Decision and Public Action

Coming to the Clinic

Prior to coming to the clinic, remember to:

• Bring your payment in cash, traveler's checks, money order, Discover/MasterCard/Visa/American Express.
• Personal checks are not accepted.
• Bring your photo ID.
• Allow plenty of time for travel. Call if you are lost or late or
  if you wish to cancel or reschedule.
• Eat lightly.
• You may bring one support person with you if you like.
• Bags, Purses, Coats, and Cell Phones are not allowed in the clinic.
  Please leave them in your car or at home.

There is free parking next to the clinic.

A receptionist will greet you when you enter, take your payment, copy your
insurance  card and identification, and give you a packet of information and
forms to fill out. Laboratory tests will be done on your blood and urine.
Hematocrit, Rh factor, and pregnancy tests are routinely checked.

A client advocate will accompany you throughout your stay to give you
information and other supportive help. She will consult privately with you to
make sure you understand the abortion procedure, aftercare instructions, and
possible complications. She will also answer any questions about birth control
or other matters. You may wish to include your support person in the
consultation. Before your abortion, the client advocate will take your blood
pressure, pulse, and temperature and give you a gown. She will stay with you
during the abortion to help you relax and to answer any questions you may
have.